Authorities said Pohlmann conspired with former Gasconade County deputy Marty Rainey to "injure, oppress, threaten, and intimidate" women with whom Rainey came in contact as a law enforcement officer. In addition to his role as a deputy, Rainey worked as a police officer in Hermann and Rosebud.

Rainey faces both state and federal charges. He has been accused of sexually abusing women and enticing a minor into prostitution.